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... What era are you referring to by "original?" There are a few from the '70s in this album: http://www.iaisrailfans.org/gallery/RichWilson Taken by the late
There were two issues of REMEMBER THE ROCK a few years ago that covered the football train issue. Phil Weibler will, no doubt, post the exact references. Pete
Lower tracks are former NP heading to Mississippi St. and eventually Northtown Yard in Minneapolis. The upper tracks are former GN. Â Rik ... From: Aley, Jeff
Does anyone have pictures/information they'd be willing to share of the original Rock Island football trains to Kinnick Stadium? Thanks in advance. Scott